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381) clarify a point

Common spoken expression: clarify a point

May I clarify a point before we continue?
She clarified an important point during the call.
I’d like to clarify one point about the schedule.

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382) clarify a meaning

Common spoken expression: clarify a meaning

Could you clarify the meaning of this sentence?
The teacher clarified the meaning for the students.
She clarified the meaning before signing the document.

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383) clarify a question

Common spoken expression: clarify a question

I’d like to clarify a question about the payment.
The trainer clarified the question before moving on.
She called the office to clarify her question.

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384) clarify a statement

Common spoken expression: clarify a statement

He clarified the statement he made earlier.
The manager clarified the statement during the meeting.
She sent an email to clarify her statement.

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385) raise a point

Common spoken expression: raise a point

I’d like to raise a point about the deadline.
She raised an important point during the discussion.
He raised a point that we had not considered.

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386) raise a doubt

Common spoken expression: raise a doubt

I want to raise a doubt about this calculation.
She raised a doubt during the review meeting.
He raised a doubt about the safety of the plan.

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387) discuss a topic

Common spoken expression: discuss a topic

We need to discuss the topic before Friday.
She discussed the topic with her manager.
They discussed the topic over lunch.

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388) discuss a solution

Common spoken expression: discuss a solution

Let’s discuss the solution together.
The team discussed several solutions to the problem.
We discussed a solution that would reduce costs.

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389) mention a problem

Common spoken expression: mention a problem

I need to mention a problem with the report.
She mentioned the problem during the meeting.
He forgot to mention the problem earlier.

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390) mention a name

Common spoken expression: mention a name

She mentioned his name during the conversation.
I don’t remember mentioning your name.
The manager mentioned my name in the meeting.

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391) mention a reason

Common spoken expression: mention a reason

He mentioned the reason for his absence.
She mentioned a reason for changing the schedule.
I forgot to mention the reason in my email.

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392) mention a possibility

Common spoken expression: mention a possibility

She mentioned the possibility of working from home.
He mentioned a possibility that we had not considered.
The manager mentioned the possibility of a delay.

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393) mention a detail

Common spoken expression: mention a detail

I should mention one detail before we continue.
She mentioned a small detail about the booking.
He forgot to mention that detail in his message.

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394) describe a situation

Common spoken expression: describe a situation

Can you describe the situation clearly?
She described the situation to the police.
He described the situation in an email.

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395) describe a person

Common spoken expression: describe a person

Can you describe the person you met?
She described the person to the receptionist.
He described a person he had seen near the office.

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396) describe an experience

Common spoken expression: describe an experience

She described her experience during the interview.
He described the experience in his blog.
I described my experience to a friend.

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397) describe a problem

Common spoken expression: describe a problem

Please describe the problem you’re having.
She described the problem to the technician.
He described the problem in detail.

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398) state a fact

Common spoken expression: state a fact

The report states a fact that everyone should know.
She stated a fact during the discussion.
He stated the facts clearly in his email.

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399) state an opinion

Common spoken expression: state an opinion

I’d like to state an opinion on this matter.
She stated her opinion calmly.
He stated his opinion during the meeting.

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400) state a reason

Common spoken expression: state a reason

He stated a reason for leaving early.
She stated the reason in her resignation letter.
I need to state a clear reason for this decision.

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